The Best SoundCloud AlternativesTop Music Streaming & Music Discovery Services like SoundCloud

SoundCloud is described as 'Listen to free music and podcasts on Soundcloud' and is a leading Music Streaming service in the audio & music category. There are more than 100 alternatives to SoundCloud for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and Android Tablet apps. The best SoundCloud alternative is Spotify, which is free. Other great apps like SoundCloud are Bandcamp, AIMP, Funkwhale and Deezer.

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  1. Spotify icon
     2752 likes

    Enjoy unlimited music and podcast streaming. Explore tracks by artist, genre, or playlist, and experience seamless transitions across all devices. Upgrade to Premium for offline access and no ad interruptions.

    259 Spotify alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Xbox

    Top Spotify Features

    1.  Podcast Player
    2.  Music Library
    3.  Offline mode
    4.  Internet Radio
    5.  Smart playlists
    6.  Support for Lyrics
    7.  Online Music
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Podcast Manager
    10.  Create Playlist
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Selecting songs
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    Spotify VS SoundCloud

    Is Spotify a good alternative to SoundCloud?
     
    Comments about Spotify as an Alternative to SoundCloud
     
       
    Chip Thrasher

    Both are for streaming, both have ads, playlists.

    Top positive commentNov 7, 2017
    2
    Guest

    SoundCloud is largely a social network for users to share music. Spotify is not.

    Top negative commentJul 13, 2017
    17
    Deividas Losikov

    SoundCloud is a general-purpose audio hosting platform where anyone can upload. Spotify only hosts copyrighted material that can only be uploaded by a distributor.

    Negative commentAug 27, 2024
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    • Some users think Spotify is a great SoundCloud alternative, some don't.

    • Spotify is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Spotify is the most popular free alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Bandcamp icon
     171 likes

    Bandcamp helps artists sell their music and merch directly to their fans, and helps fans discover new music and directly support those who make it.

    117 Bandcamp alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Bandcamp Features

    1.  Music Downloader
    2.  Music Store
    3.  Merchandise integration
    4.  DRM Free
    5.  Alternative music
    6.  Lossless Audio
    7.  Music Distribution
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Support for Android Things
    10.  Integrated into iOS
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    Bandcamp VS SoundCloud

    Is Bandcamp a good alternative to SoundCloud?
     
    Comments about Bandcamp as an Alternative to SoundCloud
     
    Guest

    While Bandcamp is more targeted towards professional independent artists, its still a good, solid service with a lot to offer.

    Positive commentFeb 21, 2018
    2
    Guest

    Bandcamp is basically SoundCloud minus all the baggage. No complex "modern" interface, no ads yelling at you to give them money, just music. It is slightly more obscure, however.

    Positive commentNov 3, 2018
    1
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    • Almost everyone thinks Bandcamp is a great SoundCloud alternative.

    • Bandcamp is the most popular iPhone alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Bandcamp is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
  3. AIMP icon
     847 likes

    AIMP is a powerful free audio player that supports for local files, NAS, clouds, and podcasts. Additionally, it includes powerful tools to operate with audio files.

    325 AIMP alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Music Library
    2.  Playlists management
    3.  Skins
    4.  Mp3 Tag Editor
    5.  Audio Conversion
    6.  Remembers position in file
    7.  Crossfading
    8.  Internet Radio
    9.  Full keyboard shortcuts
    10.  Hi-Fi Sound
    11. Last.fm icon  Integrated Last.fm scrobbler
    12.  Dark Mode
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    AIMP VS SoundCloud

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  4. Funkwhale icon
     145 likes

    Funkwhale is a community-driven project that lets you listen and share music and audio within a decentralized, open network. It can be self-hosted and is libre, open source software.

    82 Funkwhale alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Federation
    4.  Music Library
    5.  Online Music
    6.  Create Playlist
    7.  Mobile friendly
    8.  Unlimited music
    9. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Stream audio
    12.  AirPlay Support
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    Funkwhale VS SoundCloud

    Is Funkwhale a good alternative to SoundCloud?
     
    Comments about Funkwhale as an Alternative to SoundCloud
     
    Douze

    While Funkwhale is a fantastic decentralized solution for music-listenning, it lacks a lot of the social features Soudcloud provides. It doesn't provide for an interesting community tool, because it is not its main focus.

    Negative commentSep 5, 2022
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    Guest

    I don't like Funkwhale as an alternative because it's not similar to soundcloud.

    Negative commentSep 30, 2021
    -1
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    • Almost everyone thinks Funkwhale is a great SoundCloud alternative.

    • Funkwhale is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Funkwhale is the most popular Open Source alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Funkwhale is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Funkwhale is Decentralized, Lightweight and Privacy focusedSoundCloud is not according to our users
  5. Deezer icon
     448 likes

    Experience music with Deezer streaming over 90 million tracks across various devices, from Web to mobile platforms. High-quality sound with lossless audio, offline listening, and personalized recommendations enhance your experience. Includes top labels and supports AirPlay and Chromecast for easy streaming.

    178 Deezer alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire

    Top Deezer Features

    1.  Music Library
    2.  Unlimited music
    3.  Internet Radio
    4.  Hi-Fi Sound
    5.  Support for Lyrics
    6.  Personalized Recommendations
    7.  Student discount
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Streaming
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Media Streaming
    12.  Automatic Lyrics Finder
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    Deezer VS SoundCloud

    Is Deezer a good alternative to SoundCloud?
     
    Comments about Deezer as an Alternative to SoundCloud
     
    cowabunga

    Deezer is a music streaming website lacking any social features that SC has.

    Negative commentDec 26, 2018
    11
    Guest

    Deezer is a competitor to Spotify, not to SoundCloud (mainly because neither is community-based like SoundCloud is).

    Negative commentSep 7, 2018
    10
    Guest

    Deezer is not a place for artists to publish their work!

    Negative commentNov 13, 2020
    1
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    • Some users think Deezer is a great SoundCloud alternative, some don't.

    • Deezer is the most popular iPad alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Deezer is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Audius Music icon
     44 likes

    Audius is a streaming platform built for all musicians, not just those signed to labels. Build a fanbase, share your works in progress, and then publish your completed tracks for all the world to hear. Create, grow, and monetize, all without the need to graduate off the platform...

    133 Audius Music alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Audius Music Features

    1.  Playlists management
    2.  Artists dashboard
    3.  Based on Blockchain
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Music Library
    8.  Community-based
    Audius Music iconSoundCloud Icon

    Audius Music VS SoundCloud

    Is Audius Music a good alternative to SoundCloud?
     
    Comments about Audius Music as an Alternative to SoundCloud
     
    Tibbe

    Audius is an amazing platform, but because Audius uses blockchain, artists can't delete their music, only hide them.

    CommentSep 2, 2021
    2
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    • Almost everyone thinks Audius Music is a great SoundCloud alternative.

    • Audius Music is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Audius Music is DecentralizedSoundCloud is not according to our users
  7. Apple Music icon
     151 likes

    To bring you more music than ever with access to millions of songs. To give you personal recommendations from people who know and love music. To deepen the connection between artists and fans. To reimagine radio with a 24/7, global station.

    129 Apple Music alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Xbox

    Top Apple Music Features

    1.  Internet Radio
    2.  Lossless Audio
    3.  Streaming
    4.  Personalized Recommendations
    5.  Portable
    6.  Music Store
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  AirPlay Support
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Playlists
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    Apple Music VS SoundCloud

    Is Apple Music a good alternative to SoundCloud?
     
    Comments about Apple Music as an Alternative to SoundCloud
     
    Guest

    Apple Music does not allow you to host your own audio/music publicly.

    Negative commentApr 20, 2020
    1
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    • This alternative is disputed. Apple Music is a legitimate SoundCloud alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Apple Music is the most popular commercial alternative to SoundCloud.

    • Apple Music is Paid and ProprietarySoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Musify icon
     22 likes

    Discover the ultimate music listening experience with our app. With online song search, streaming and offline support, custom playlists, high-quality audio, and much more, you'll never need another music app. Plus, enjoy it all ad-free and without any subscriptions.

    81 Musify alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Material design
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Personalized Recommendations
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Multiple languages
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    Musify VS SoundCloud

    Is Musify a good alternative to SoundCloud?
     
  9.  ViMusic  icon
     37 likes

    Experience seamless music streaming from YouTube Music with ViMusic. Enjoy offline caching, background play, playlist imports, and lyrics management. Personalize your experience with light and dark themes while utilizing features like skip silence, sleep timer, and audio normalization.

    49 ViMusic alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Music Library
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Music Downloader
    5.  YouTube Music
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  MP3 Downloader
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.5.4) is from November 2022.

     ViMusic  iconSoundCloud Icon

    ViMusic VS SoundCloud

    Is ViMusic a good alternative to SoundCloud?
     
    Comments about ViMusic as an Alternative to SoundCloud
     
    Douze

    ViMusic was a front-end to Youtube, not its own hosting service for audio files.

    Negative commentSep 23, 2024
    0
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    • ViMusic is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ViMusic is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSoundCloud is not according to our users
  10. Jamendo icon
     164 likes

    Jamendo is a community of free, legal and unlimited music published under Creative Commons licenses. Share your music, download your favorite artists!.

    144 Jamendo alternatives
    Homepage

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry

    Jamendo Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Royalty-free music
    4.  Music Licensing
    5. Android icon  Android Sync
    Jamendo iconSoundCloud Icon

    Jamendo VS SoundCloud

    Is Jamendo a good alternative to SoundCloud?
     
    Comments about Jamendo as an Alternative to SoundCloud
     
    loganbrooker7

    Pretty similar interface. You can upload music if you want. A good alternitive.

    Positive commentSep 7, 2018
    -2
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    • Most users think Jamendo is a great SoundCloud alternative.

    • Jamendo is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
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